Aesthetician

SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)

A licensed Aesthetician provides prescribed skin treatment and personal care services to patients in

clinic, under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider by performing the following duties.

SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

Patient Care Duties

Provides various skin treatments for patients referred by Physicians that may includeSkin peels, variousMicrodermabrasian proceduresLaser hair removal, body & facial hairCosmetic treatmentsVarious other procedures that require physician oversightPrepares patients for treatment, positions instruments and equipment, interviews patients, explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.Observes each patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies physician of the patient’s condition and reaction to treatments, and significant incidents.Records all pertinent information in patients’ chart, accurately codes all services provided.Consults with patients regarding skin care needs, procedures, outcomes, problems, etc.Assists providers as needed with patients’ skin care.Oversees and provides skin care and cosmetic products for patients.Maintains inventory of products; orders products, and reports on sales of products.
General Duties

Sets up examination rooms for procedures, assembles and uses equipment as necessary for this roleMaintains examination rooms, cleans rooms after each patient, sterilizes equipment, and weekly "scrub down" of all examination rooms.Inventories all medical supplies, maintains appropriate supply inventory in examination rooms, stocks examination rooms with all needed equipment and supplies.Maintains all medical instruments for quality.Receives, cleans, and repackages reusable instruments, marked with expiration dates.Arranges for replacement or refurbishment of reusable instruments.Adheres to all OSHA regulations and universal precautions, including waste and sharps disposal.Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of universal precautions as appropriateParticipates in department or unit quality improvement activities.Cross train and provide coverage for front desk check in/out as necessary at the request of the practice manager.Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization